How far is Springfield, MA from Salem, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Salem, MA is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Salem.
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Start on City Hall Place
50 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
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Continue on Pynchon Street
123 m · 20 sec · Pynchon Street
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Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
86 m · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto Boland Way
552 ft · 9 sec · Boland Way
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
965 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
2706 ft · 48 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1726 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
1214 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
3197 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
84 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
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Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway
1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway
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Continue on McClellan Highway
1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway
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Continue on Lee Burbank Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
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Take the exit slight right
112 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle
2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle
114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
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Continue on Lynnway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lynnway
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
2889 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Market Square
875 ft · 16 sec · Market Square
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Western Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Western Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Dalton Parkway
816 ft · 25 sec · Dalton Parkway
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Continue on Broad Street
1542 ft · 39 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Gedney Street
134 m · 19 sec · Gedney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gedney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
84 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Salem?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Springfield and 53 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grafton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Salem. Straight-line distance: 91.2 mi (146.77 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-70.89672, 42.51954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.90 | $35.80 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026
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